Free D&D NPCs, Characters & Playable Stat Blocks

Meet the People of Aranthaes

From rulers and merchants to innkeepers, adventurers, priests and rogues, the people of Aranthaes are every bit as important as the places they inhabit.

Explore the NPCs who bring the city and island to life, each with their own background, personality, loyalties and ambitions. Characters include playable D&D stats, making them ready to drop into an Aranthaes campaign or adapt for adventures of your own.

The Black Blades

On / Aranthaes Information, Encounters

The Black Blades are a group of highly skilled swordsmen who terrorize trade routes to and from Aranthaes. They are known for their swift and deadly attacks, leaving no survivors behind. Their tactics are precise and calculated, and they use their speed and agility to outmaneuver their victims. They are also very secretive and efficient, rarely leaving behind any clues or witnesses. The Black Blades are said to be led by a charismatic and ruthless leader known only as “the Blade.” Little is known about this enigmatic figure, other than

The Dragon’s Hand

On / Aranthaes Information, City Policing, Dragon's Hand, Guilds

The Dragon’s Hand is an independent guild of fighters and adventurers that operates within the city of Aranthaes and surrounding areas. Their primary mission is to protect Lady Bune‘s church and personnel, keeping them safe from harm. The guild is made up of experienced and skilled fighters who are dedicated to their cause. The Dragon’s Hand is well funded by the Defenders of the Mother. This support allows members of the Dragon’s Hand to access fully paid for weapons, armor, and training that they need to effectively carry out their